Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
3 Investment Trends of Ultra-Wealthy
By Danielle AndrusThe portfolio allocation and investment trends reported by ultra-affluent investors often lead the broader market, said Mindy Rosenthal of the Institute for Private Investors.
May 10, 2012
Aegon Q1 Profit Up by 59% as Crisis EasesThe Dutch insurer reported strong new U.S. sales, although earnings from operations there weakened as it earned less from annuities because people lived longer than expected.
May 05, 2012
Berkshire Hathaway Gathering, Pt. 1: Advisors Make the PilgrimageOne attendee says that getting to listen to Warren Buffett answer questions for 8 hours is the "best one-day economic seminar in the world."
April 30, 2012
9 Challenges Asset Managers Must Navigate for Rest of 2012The second half of 2012 is shaping up as a turning point for many asset management firms, forcing them to take transformational steps to boost their competitiveness, according to a PwC report.
April 20, 2012
Regulators Should Consider Limiting Bank Asset Pledges: BoE OfficialBoE official Andrew Haldane pointed out areas in which regulators should consider imposing limits and restrictions, among them the question of how much in assets a bank should be allowed to pledge to investors.
April 11, 2012
2012 Small-Cap Equity SMA Manager of the Year: Kayne Anderson RudnickResearch is our lifeblood, says Jon Christensen, who manages the small- and mid-cap portfolios, and that has helped the firm weather the rocky ride in the small-cap space.
April 09, 2012
Envestnet Closes on Prima Capital AcquisitionPrimas Gib Watson becomes group president of Envestnet | Prima in latest expansion by Envestnet.
April 02, 2012
2012 SMA Managers of the Year: How We Picked ThemAn obvious and oft-asked question after announcing the SMA Managers of the Year is how, exactly, they were chosen? Here's how it works.